A Teacher in the making

Teaching Practice – 17 to 20 August 2026 During these days of my Phase I Teaching Practice, the school was conducting the Onam examinations. As there were no regular teaching periods, I was assigned various examination-related duties. I participated in invigilation and substitution duties and helped maintain discipline and proper arrangements during the examinations. I also collected answer sheets from the examination rooms after each session, arranged them class-wise and handed them over to the concerned teachers and office. On one occasion, I was also entrusted with supervising students who were waiting for their afternoon examination and encouraged them to utilize the time for studying. These experiences helped me understand the responsibilities of a teacher beyond classroom teaching and improved my sense of responsibility, organization, coordination and time management.

Teaching Practice Phase I – Week 4 10 August – 14 August 2026 The fourth week of my teaching practice was a meaningful experience that included classroom teaching, revision, and examination-related responsibilities. I taught Atoms and Molecules to Class VIII C using simple experiments and covered topics such as Mirage, Optical Fibre, and Reflectors for Class IX. I also conducted revision sessions and provided important questions to help students prepare for their examinations. As the students' own examinations began, I got opportunities to assist with examination-related duties, including collecting and arranging answer sheets. I also received a substitution duty as an invigilator, which helped me understand the importance of responsibility, discipline, alertness, and classroom management in a teacher's role. Overall, this week helped me gain more confidence and gave me a broader understanding of the teaching profession beyond classroom instruction. It was another valuabl...

Teaching Practice Phase I – Week 4 01 August – 07 August 2026 The fourth week of my Phase I teaching practice was different from the previous weeks. Due to heavy rainfall and the consequent holiday declared by the District Collector, the school remained closed for the entire week. Therefore, no regular teaching practice activities or classroom sessions could be conducted during this period

Day 11 to Day 15 (27 July – 31 July 2026) This week of my teaching practice was a rewarding phase in my journey as a student teacher. By this stage, I felt more confident in managing classrooms independently and delivering lessons effectively. My focus was on ensuring that students understood concepts clearly through interactive teaching methods, questioning techniques, and meaningful classroom discussions. I continued to prepare detailed lesson plans and learning materials that supported students' academic progress. Regular interaction with students helped me understand their learning needs and adapt my teaching methods accordingly. I also encouraged active participation, critical thinking, and collaborative learning during classroom activities. This week further strengthened my professional skills, including communication, classroom management, lesson planning, and reflective thinking. Each teaching experience reinforced my commitment to becoming an effective, responsible, a...

Day 6 to Day 10 (20 July – 24 July 2026) The second week of my teaching practice provided me with more opportunities to develop my teaching skills and gain confidence in handling different classroom situations. As the days progressed, I became more comfortable interacting with students and managing the classroom effectively. During this week, I taught various topics from Motion and Force for Class VIII, including Speed, numerical problems related to speed, and Force and its Effects. For Class IX, I covered topics such as Atmospheric Refraction, Apparent Position of Stars, Apparent Position of the Sun, Critical Angle, Total Internal Reflection, and their applications. I also provided well-structured notes, revised previously taught concepts, and discussed important questions to strengthen the students' understanding. Apart from classroom teaching, I actively participated in school responsibilities such as examination duties, distributing question papers, recording students'...

Teaching Practice Phase I – Week 1 (Day 1 to Day 5) (13 July – 17 July 2026) The first week of my teaching practice was a memorable and enriching experience that marked the beginning of my journey as a student teacher. During these five days, I became familiar with the school environment, interacted with students, and gradually gained confidence in handling classrooms. On the first day, I was introduced to the school, received the timetable, and had the opportunity to interact with students of Classes VIII and IX. These initial interactions helped me build a positive rapport with the students and understand their learning needs. Throughout the week, I taught various topics in Physical Science, including Motion and Force for Class VIII and Refraction of Light for Class IX. The lessons covered concepts such as reference object, distance, motion, refraction through a glass slab, and refraction through a glass prism. I also provided notes, discussed important questions for the mid-te...